Seizures and their problems

[nananeedsthis]

I had my first Grand-mal in July. I am 49 yrs old and thought I had never had seizures before, but now suspect that I may have had them all my life. My mom would tell me to get out of my "dream world" or to "pay attention." What would cause my blood alcohol level to be .17 when I don't drink at all. This was after a Grand-mal. Also, I have had periods of "lost time" unconsciousness up to 2-3 hours without knowing what happened. Does anybody know, or can help me?

[nananeedsthis]

Been There, done all that.  On meds, but it is not helping.  Now I am on Lifeline at home because I live alone and did not want to go into assisted living. They have found Empty Sella Syndrome and Excessive Fluid Around the Pituitary Gland.  The new neurologist I am going to wanted to know why the fluid wasn't drained.  Thank you for your help, it is greatly appreciated.  Take care in the New Year.

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there.  I think what you are suffering from petit mal or absence seizures.  It is a brief disturbance of brain function due to abnormal electrical activity in brain. One may stop walking or talking in mid sentence and start again. Apparently wide awake and thinking clearly after the seizure. You may have many spells upto 100 times a day. the typical symptoms are no movement, hand fumbling, fluttering eyelids, lip smacking, staring episodes, lack of awareness of surroundings, sudden halt in conscious activity, provoked by hyperventilation, or flashing lights. Full recovery of consciousness after an abrupt seizure. Consult a neurologist to check you up and put prescribe you anti convulsants after a clinical evaluation and an EEG. Take care.